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15:01, november 21, 2008

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Iran cooperates with IAEA In non-proliferation sphere - official

Iran is cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) within the framework of the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and its nuclear facilities are open for

15:00, november 21, 2008

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Putin vows to prevent a 'collapse' in Russia

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday that the government would make sure that the burgeoning global economic crisis did not lead to another financial "collapse" in Russia.

14:59, november 21, 2008

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Gates in Canada for NATO talks on Afghanistan

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Canada for NATO talks on training the local armed forces in southern Afghanistan and fighting the drug trade.

15:11, november 20, 2008

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Russia wants NATO to join 2009 Europe security summit

Russian envoy to NATO Dmitry Rogozin said Wednesday that the Western alliance should take part in a summit on European security scheduled for next summer, involving Russia, the U.S. and the EU.

15:09, november 20, 2008

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IAEA, Iran in silent standoff over nuclear probe

An inquiry by the U.N. nuclear watchdog into alleged atom bomb research by Iran has degenerated into a silent standoff a few months after Tehran asserted "the matter is over," U.N.

15:07, november 20, 2008

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U.S. ambassador says tourism can boost U.S.-Russia ties

The U.S. ambassador to Russia, John Beyrle, said on Wednesday during a visit to Russia's Far East that tourism could play an important role in strengthening Russian-U.S. economic relations.

15:06, november 20, 2008

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Al Qaeda deputy warns Obama against troops to Afghanistan

Al-Qaeda number two Ayman Zawahiri warned US president-elect Barack Obama against sending more troops to Afghanistan, in an Internet audiomessage released on Wednesday.

15:00, november 19, 2008

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Russia for raising UNSC efficiency with compact membership - Churkin

Russia is calling for raising efficiency of the UN Security Council with preservation of its compact membership, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vitaly Churkin said on Tuesday.

14:59, november 19, 2008

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will hold talks with the leadership of Colombia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday will hold talks with the leadership of Colombia, the first country on his Latin American tour.

14:57, november 19, 2008

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Iran sends mixed signals on US-Iraq pact

Reaction in Iran to the approval by Baghdad of a controversial military pact with Washington has been mixed, with praise from the judiciary, a blast from conservative papers and silence from

14:56, november 19, 2008

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U.S. commander in Afghanistan has reconciliation plan

The top commander of NATO and U.S. forces in Afghanistan on Tuesday recommended a plan to stem growing violence by empowering local Afghan leaders, including former Taliban members.

14:59, november 18, 2008

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Placing elements of US ABM in Czech Republic unconstitutional

Speaker of the lower house of Czech parliament Miloslav Vlcek who begins his visit to Russia on Monday is utterly against deployment of a US radar in the Czech Republic.

14:58, november 18, 2008

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Russia FM to meet Portugal's FM, PM in Lisbon Tue

Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov, who arrived here on Monday, is to hold talks with his Portuguese counterpart Luis Amado on Tuesday and then meet with Prime Minister Jose Socrates.

14:57, november 18, 2008

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Venezuela, Iran team up on university plan

Venezuela and Iran plan to start a new university program in the South American country with a focus on teaching socialist principles.

14:56, november 18, 2008

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China rejects sending troops to Afghanistan

China said Tuesday it would not send any troops to Afghanistan â€” rejecting recent speculation that Beijing might support the international coalition there.

15:05, november 17, 2008

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Obama praises Bush for crisis summit, says global response needed

As U.S. President George Bush hosted world leaders in Washington, President-elect Barack Obama praised his predecessor for calling the meeting to seek a global solution to a global problem.

15:03, november 17, 2008

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RF ready to restore relations with US, develop coop with NATO

Russia is ready to restore shaken relations with the United States, suggests developing cooperation with NATO and calls them for participation in preparation of a new treaty on European security.

15:01, november 17, 2008

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Olmert calls for world to stop Iran nuclear bomb

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Sunday that Iran is still trying to build nuclear bombs and the world must make a concerted effort to stop the project.

14:59, november 17, 2008

WORLD

Afghan Taliban prepare response to Karzai safety vow

Afghanistan's Taliban insurgents said on Monday they were drawing up a response to an offer from President Hamid Karzai of safe passage for insurgent leaders who wanted to talk peace.

14:42, november 13, 2008

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Russia, U.S. to discuss strategic arms reduction treaty soon

Russia and the United States plan to hold talks in the near future on replacing the 1991 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, which expires in December 2009, a deputy chief of the government staff said.

14:41, november 13, 2008

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U.S. general urges Obama not to cave to Russia

Despite objections by Russia, the outgoing head of the U.S.

14:37, november 13, 2008

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Iran successfully test fires new surface-to-surface missile

Iran has successfully test fired a new surface-to-surface missile, the Fars news agency said Wednesday.

14:35, november 13, 2008

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Bomb strikes US convoy in Afghanistan; 58 wounded

A car bomb struck a U.S. military convoy in eastern Afghanistan Thursday, wounding 57 civilians and an American soldier, U.S. and Afghan officials said.

14:58, november 12, 2008

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Russia, U.S., EU may yet agree common security deal – Lavrov

Russia, the United States and the European Union still have time to agree on ways of ensuring security before missiles are deployed in Poland and Russia's Kaliningrad Region, the Russian foreign

14:56, november 12, 2008

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Berlusconi urges Obama to focus on improving ties with Russia

Italy's prime minister urged U.S. President-elect Barack Obama on Tuesday to focus on improving ties with Russia, Italian media reported.

14:55, november 12, 2008

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World powers to meet anew on Iran sanctions

Senior diplomats from six world powers are to meet this week to discuss stalled efforts to impose new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, U.S. officials said Tuesday.

14:52, november 12, 2008

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Britain to NATO members: help more in Afghanistan

British and U.S. officials urged other NATO members Tuesday to send more troops to Afghanistan, saying the alliance's success there required a more equal sharing of the war burden.

15:11, november 11, 2008

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Bush, Obama discuss economy, foreign policy

All smiles and compliments, President-elect Obama and his wife, Michelle, called on President Bush and first lady Laura Bush Monday in a White House visit that was part political ritual, part

15:10, november 11, 2008

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Moscow seeks lasting relations with EU - Lavrov

Moscow is interested in lasting long-term and close relations with the European Union and is optimistic about their prospects, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday.

15:09, november 11, 2008

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Iran cooperates with IAEA In non-proliferation sphere - official

Iran is cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) within the framework of the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and its nuclear facilities are open for

Putin vows to prevent a 'collapse' in Russia

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday that the government would make sure that the burgeoning global economic crisis did not lead to another financial "collapse" in Russia.

Gates in Canada for NATO talks on Afghanistan

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Canada for NATO talks on training the local armed forces in southern Afghanistan and fighting the drug trade.

Russia wants NATO to join 2009 Europe security summit

Russian envoy to NATO Dmitry Rogozin said Wednesday that the Western alliance should take part in a summit on European security scheduled for next summer, involving Russia, the U.S. and the EU.

IAEA, Iran in silent standoff over nuclear probe

An inquiry by the U.N. nuclear watchdog into alleged atom bomb research by Iran has degenerated into a silent standoff a few months after Tehran asserted "the matter is over," U.N.

U.S. ambassador says tourism can boost U.S.-Russia ties

The U.S. ambassador to Russia, John Beyrle, said on Wednesday during a visit to Russia's Far East that tourism could play an important role in strengthening Russian-U.S. economic relations.

Al Qaeda deputy warns Obama against troops to Afghanistan

Al-Qaeda number two Ayman Zawahiri warned US president-elect Barack Obama against sending more troops to Afghanistan, in an Internet audiomessage released on Wednesday.

Russia for raising UNSC efficiency with compact membership - Churkin

Russia is calling for raising efficiency of the UN Security Council with preservation of its compact membership, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vitaly Churkin said on Tuesday.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will hold talks with the leadership of Colombia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday will hold talks with the leadership of Colombia, the first country on his Latin American tour.

Iran sends mixed signals on US-Iraq pact

Reaction in Iran to the approval by Baghdad of a controversial military pact with Washington has been mixed, with praise from the judiciary, a blast from conservative papers and silence from

U.S. commander in Afghanistan has reconciliation plan

The top commander of NATO and U.S. forces in Afghanistan on Tuesday recommended a plan to stem growing violence by empowering local Afghan leaders, including former Taliban members.

Placing elements of US ABM in Czech Republic unconstitutional

Speaker of the lower house of Czech parliament Miloslav Vlcek who begins his visit to Russia on Monday is utterly against deployment of a US radar in the Czech Republic.

Russia FM to meet Portugal's FM, PM in Lisbon Tue

Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov, who arrived here on Monday, is to hold talks with his Portuguese counterpart Luis Amado on Tuesday and then meet with Prime Minister Jose Socrates.

Venezuela, Iran team up on university plan

Venezuela and Iran plan to start a new university program in the South American country with a focus on teaching socialist principles.

China rejects sending troops to Afghanistan

China said Tuesday it would not send any troops to Afghanistan â€” rejecting recent speculation that Beijing might support the international coalition there.

Obama praises Bush for crisis summit, says global response needed

As U.S. President George Bush hosted world leaders in Washington, President-elect Barack Obama praised his predecessor for calling the meeting to seek a global solution to a global problem.

RF ready to restore relations with US, develop coop with NATO

Russia is ready to restore shaken relations with the United States, suggests developing cooperation with NATO and calls them for participation in preparation of a new treaty on European security.

Olmert calls for world to stop Iran nuclear bomb

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Sunday that Iran is still trying to build nuclear bombs and the world must make a concerted effort to stop the project.

Afghan Taliban prepare response to Karzai safety vow

Afghanistan's Taliban insurgents said on Monday they were drawing up a response to an offer from President Hamid Karzai of safe passage for insurgent leaders who wanted to talk peace.

Russia, U.S. to discuss strategic arms reduction treaty soon

Russia and the United States plan to hold talks in the near future on replacing the 1991 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, which expires in December 2009, a deputy chief of the government staff said.

U.S. general urges Obama not to cave to Russia

Despite objections by Russia, the outgoing head of the U.S.

Iran successfully test fires new surface-to-surface missile

Iran has successfully test fired a new surface-to-surface missile, the Fars news agency said Wednesday.

Bomb strikes US convoy in Afghanistan; 58 wounded

A car bomb struck a U.S. military convoy in eastern Afghanistan Thursday, wounding 57 civilians and an American soldier, U.S. and Afghan officials said.

Russia, U.S., EU may yet agree common security deal – Lavrov

Russia, the United States and the European Union still have time to agree on ways of ensuring security before missiles are deployed in Poland and Russia's Kaliningrad Region, the Russian foreign

Berlusconi urges Obama to focus on improving ties with Russia

Italy's prime minister urged U.S. President-elect Barack Obama on Tuesday to focus on improving ties with Russia, Italian media reported.

World powers to meet anew on Iran sanctions

Senior diplomats from six world powers are to meet this week to discuss stalled efforts to impose new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, U.S. officials said Tuesday.

Britain to NATO members: help more in Afghanistan

British and U.S. officials urged other NATO members Tuesday to send more troops to Afghanistan, saying the alliance's success there required a more equal sharing of the war burden.

Bush, Obama discuss economy, foreign policy

All smiles and compliments, President-elect Obama and his wife, Michelle, called on President Bush and first lady Laura Bush Monday in a White House visit that was part political ritual, part

Moscow seeks lasting relations with EU - Lavrov

Moscow is interested in lasting long-term and close relations with the European Union and is optimistic about their prospects, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday.

Iran criticizes Obama's nuclear comments

Iran's Foreign Ministry dismissed on Monday comments by U.S.